Max Griffin\u2019s run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has come to an end.<\/p>\n
Indeed, the 19-fight Welterweight veteran announced today (Thurs., May 28, 2026) that he\u2019s been released from the promotion after losing three straight fights.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been officially cut from the UFC,\u201d Griffin said on his Instagram. \u201cFirst off, I want to thank UFC for all these years. Ten years, mind you, in the fight business. Thanks to my friends, my family, my fans \u2014 everyone I\u2019ve developed friendships over the years, it has let me do so much and open up so many doors. But my shit ain\u2019t over. I still want to fight.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMy last few fights have been some shoddy decisions,\u201d Griffin added. \u201cIt\u2019s the name of the game, baby. I heard the news a little while ago, and it wasn\u2019t for sure, but it\u2019s business, man. Yeah, it\u2019s rough, but it is what it is. I still want to fight, I still want to whoop n-ggas asses for money. I still got it\u2026. Shoutout to God. My story isn\u2019t over, it\u2019s just turning the page.\u201d<\/p>\n
Griffin (20-13) made his UFC debut in 2016 against Colby Covington, suffering a third-round stoppage loss. He bounced back in his next appearance by knocking out Erick Monta\u00f1o, though that would end up being one of just three finishes<\/a> during his UFC tenure, as the majority of his fights went the distance.<\/p>\n Over the course of 19 Octagon appearances, Griffin shared the cage with several notable names, including Thiago Alves, Carlos Condit, Mike Perry, and Michael Morales. Among his biggest victories were wins over Condit<\/a> and Perry.<\/p>\n Griffin exits the UFC with an 8-11 record and leaves behind a reputation as one of the division\u2019s toughest veterans, having spent nearly 10 years competing against some of the Welterweight division\u2019s bigger names.<\/p>\n